This week we explore the deeply personal and incredibly important journey to self-forgiveness
Acknowledging and accepting one's imperfections, learning from past experiences, and showing compassion and understanding of one's self
It’s about recognizing our humanity and allowing ourselves the grace to make mistakes and learn from them
This week's affirmation is…
I Deserve Forgiveness
Je Mérite Pardon
I've curated a selection of resources to inspire and guide you on this journey
Enjoy with week's newsletter
*All photos are links to more information. The bookshop.org link is an affiliate link
Let's set the mood, and the mindset, with meditation
SELF FORGIVENESS AFFIRMATIONS - GUIDED MEDITATION FOR FORGIVENESS
This is a self forgiveness affirmations practice. Self forgiveness is the start of creating space for new. Self forgiveness is a form of self care and self love. We must forgive ourselves so that we can continue to move forward with a pure and loving heart not only for others but for ourselves as well.
Next, our mantras…
10 AFFIRMATIONS FOR SELF-FORGIVENESS
Self-forgiveness doesn’t happen overnight. You need to approach it exactly as you would approach forgiving someone else -- with a lack of ego, a compassionate heart, and a patient and persevering mind.
My personal favorites - I release negative, damaging patterns of thought and behaviour; I have the courage to recognize the light within myself; I trust myself to build a better future; I am learning and growing every day; I approach myself with patience and understanding
Next, our podcast selection…
FORGIVING YOURSELF, FORGIVING OTHERS & LETTING GO OF SHAME
Next, a toolkit for your forgiveness journey…
FOSTERING SELF-FORGIVENESS: 25 POWERFUL TECHNIQUES AND BOOKS
When we self-forgive, we do not take the easy way out. We own our actions and gradually move to a place of self-compassion and growth. In this article, we break down the self-forgiveness process and outline steps you can take to foster self-forgiveness.
Next, our book recommendation…
by Cheryl Strayed
“What if I forgave myself? I thought. What if I forgave myself even though I’d done something I shouldn’t have? What if I was a liar and a cheat and there was no excuse for what I’d done other than because it was what I wanted and needed to do? What if I was sorry, but if I could go back in time I wouldn’t do anything differently than I had done?
Finally.... our two film selections
starring Reese Witherspoon
A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent personal tragedy
And lastly, as self-forgiveness is a really heavy topic, I thought I'd lift your spirits to end our time together with
Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer
Enjoy!
Have a great week!
AFFIRM
"I deserve love, friendship, and laughter, I deserve peace, grace, and rest
Not because of beauty, not because of intelligence, nor because I work hard
Not because of riches nor privilege nor stature
I deserve it because I exist
I deserve and so do you"
Tamara Charese
As always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
You'll be hearing more from me soon. Promise.
Tamara Charese
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